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Providence County, Rhode Island: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Providence County at 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 26% higher than the rate for Rhode Island (1.7). Households here have a median income of $78,787 and the unemployment rate was 4.2% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 664,854 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Providence County?
From 2021 through 2025, Providence County averaged 1,410 reported violent crimes a year, along with 8,785 property crimes. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 2.1: 26% higher than the Rhode Island rate (1.7), and 43% lower than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 13.2 per 1,000 residents, compared with 11.1 across Rhode Island. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (66%). CDC death records show about 20 homicide deaths a year in the county (3.2 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Providence County | Per 1,000 | Rhode Island per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,410 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 21 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 236 | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 223 | 0.34 | 0.23 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 930 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 8,785 | 13.2 | 11.1 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 896 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,705 | 10.1 | 8.7 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,183 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (16 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Providence County?
Half of households in Providence County make more than $78,787 and half make less; across Rhode Island the midpoint is $87,796. The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $373,600 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,312. 17.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 14.0%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,770 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 664,854 | 1,101,801 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,787 | $87,796 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $373,600 | $404,200 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,312 | $1,342 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.4% | 11.2% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8% | 14.0% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 32.3% | 37.7% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.9% | 63.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.6 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% | 91.7% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 5.4% | 4.4% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Providence County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Providence County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 7 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Providence County: Western Sand & Gravel, Peterson/Puritan, Inc., Landfill & Resource Recovery, Inc. (L&Rr), Central Landfill, Davis Liquid Waste, Stamina Mills, plus 1 more. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Providence County has 55 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 22 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 31 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Gainer Memorial (189 ft) and Diamond Hill Reservoir (80 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
52 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 589,635 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Providence County was covered by 4 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 3, Snowstorm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 27 community water systems, 2 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 30 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 6 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Providence County?
Rhode Island does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Providence County is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Providence County?
Providence County has 204 public schools (2024-25) and 53 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 41 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 76 fire or EMS stations and 28 police or sheriff stations. National Park Service sites here: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park and Roger Williams National Memorial. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Lincoln Woods State Park, Snake Den State Park and World War II Veterans Memorial State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Providence County
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Providence County, plus 24 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Big Bear Hunting And Fishing (Chepachet), Competition Shooting Supplies (Pawtucket), Difruscia Industries INC (Cranston) and Lost Treasures LLC (Pawtucket).
Liquor stores
137 liquor stores are on the map in Providence County: A & T Casali Liquor (Cranston), A to Z Liquors (Providence), ABC Liquors (Central Falls), Acme Liquors (Providence), Admiral Discount Liquor Store (Providence), Al's Liquor Store (Providence), Alpine Liquors, American Colombian Liquors (Central Falls) and 129 more. Rhode Island has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Providence County: Planned Parenthood Ppsne Providence (Providence).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Providence County?
Providence County averaged 1,410 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 2.1 per 1,000 residents, 26% higher than the Rhode Island rate (1.7). The property-crime rate was 13.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Providence County?
$78,787 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $87,796 for Rhode Island and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Providence County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.2% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 14,770 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Providence County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Providence County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Providence County?
EPA lists 7 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Providence County: Western Sand & Gravel, Peterson/Puritan, Inc., Landfill & Resource Recovery, Inc. (L&Rr), Central Landfill, Davis Liquid Waste, Stamina Mills, plus 1 more. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
How many nursing homes are in Providence County?
41 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Providence County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol County, MA | 582,270 | 3.8 | $85,625 |
| Bristol County | 50,490 | 0.71 | $114,490 |
| Kent County | 171,456 | 0.94 | $94,345 |
| Norfolk County, MA | 730,082 | 1.8 | $130,739 |
| Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT | 96,312 | – | $90,589 |
| Worcester County, MA | 867,788 | 3.1 | $95,939 |
Cities in Providence County with their own page: Providence, Cranston, Pawtucket.
More: Rhode Island statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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